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Polylogarithmic Verification

Definition

Polylogarithmic verification describes a property of certain cryptographic proof systems where the time required to verify a proof grows proportionally to a polylogarithmic function of the computation’s size. This means that even for extremely large computations, the verification process remains remarkably efficient, scaling much better than linear or polynomial time. It is a highly desirable characteristic for scaling decentralized systems, particularly in zero-knowledge proofs. This efficiency allows for rapid and resource-light confirmation of complex operations.